The Way of Tea |
I
In the teahouse
spareness is the
rule.
Fields of purple
morning glories
wondrous
but a single,
perfect bloom is
more.
II
Whirling, dancing
tea leaves rise and
fall
in the cup, white
reflecting deep
gold
liquor: Tea leaf,
water, this is
cha-do.
III.
The way
of
tea.
copyright 2016
Diana
Rosen |